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U.S. Army paratroopers set up the Sentinel Radar System at Forward Operating Base Sword, on Fort Polk, La., during a training event, July 31, 2008. The Sentinel Radar System can determine what type of aircraft is within a vicinity of 40 kilometers. The paratroopers are assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team's Air Defense Airspace Management.

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U.S. Army paratroopers set up the Sentinel Radar System at Forward Operating Base Sword, on Fort Polk, La., during a training event, July 31, 2008. The Sentinel Radar System can determine what type of aircraft is within a vicinity of 40 kilometers. The paratroopers are assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team's Air Defense Airspace Management.

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